Name meaning
Shakira
means “thankful”
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, Albanian
- Spellings
- Shakira · Shakir
- Say it
- shah-KEE-rah
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Shakira is the feminine of the Arabic Shakir, thankful or grateful.
Roots
From Arabic shakir (thankful).
Where it is used
Shakir is the masculine form.
Shakira name FAQ
What does the name Shakira mean?
Shakira means “thankful”. From Arabic shakir (thankful).
Where does the name Shakira come from?
Shakira is of Arabic origin. Today it is used in English, Albanian families.
How do you pronounce Shakira?
Shakira is usually pronounced shah-KEE-rah.
Is Shakira a boy's or a girl's name?
Shakira is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Shakira?
Related spellings and forms include Shakir.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.